Books in order

Terry Brooks books in order

Here are 3 of Terry Brooks's series in reading order — 10 main books in all. The earliest, The Sword of Shannara Trilogy, began in 1977. Each series is listed in its own numbered order, with page counts and reading times.

The Sword of Shannara Trilogy

3 books · 1977–1985 · 31 h 19 min
  1. #1The Sword of Shannara1977
  2. #2The Elfstones of Shannara1982
  3. #3The Wishsong of Shannara1985
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The Heritage of Shannara

4 books · 1990–1993 · 31 h 50 min
  1. #1The Scions of Shannara1990
  2. #2The Druid of Shannara1991
  3. #3The Elf Queen of Shannara1992
  4. #4The Talismans of Shannara1993
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The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara

3 books · 2000–2002 · 22 h 5 min
  1. #1Ilse Witch2000
  2. #2Antrax2001
  3. #3Morgawr2002
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Reading Terry Brooks

What order should I read Terry Brooks's books in?
Each series stands on its own; read each one in its numbered order. By publication, Terry Brooks's series listed here began in this order: The Sword of Shannara Trilogy (1977), The Heritage of Shannara (1990), The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara (2000).
Which Terry Brooks book should I read first?
Most readers start with the first book of the earliest series: The Sword of Shannara (1977), book 1 of The Sword of Shannara Trilogy.